retrochoir
retrochoir · retrochoirs
Any extension of a church or cathedral behind the high altar, which may include a chapelAny extension of a church or cathedral behind the high altar, which may include a chapel.
UK/ˈɹɛ.tɹəˌkwaɪ.ə(ɹ)/US/ˈɹɛ.tɹəˌkwaɪɚ/
Meaning
2 sensesAny extension of a church or cathedral behind the high altar, which may include a chapel.
In an apsidal church, all the space beyond the line of the back or eastern (see liturgical east) face of the altar.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From retro- + choir.From retro- + choir.
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